Edwards AFB News

  • 50 Years of Caring, CFC Fundraising at Edwards

    Federal employees and servicemembers have been joining forces for the Combined Federal Campaign more than 50 years now. Units are participating at all levels and in true Air Force style, it is a team event. Led and co-chaired by Majors Chad Holt and Patrick Merriman, of the Air Force Operational

  • Save a tree - Get coffee mug filled for free at Starbucks on Earth Day

    In the spirit of Earth Day, the Edwards Air Force Base Starbucks location is offering a free cup of coffee to all those who bring in their own coffee mug on Apr. 22. Additionally, the store will offer a 20-percent discount to anyone who wants to purchase a Starbucks travel mug on Apr. 22.

  • The origin of Memorial Day

    Decoration Day commemorates U.S. men and women who have died while serving in the military. First enacted to honor Union soldiers of the American Civil War - celebrated near the day of reunification after the Civil War - it was expanded after World War I.Following the end of the Civil War, many

  • Flight Test Historical Foundation hosts aviation awards

    The Flight Test Historical Foundation hosted the first Excellence in Aviation Awards, May 8, at the Proud Bird Restaurant here.Those being honored were retired Air Force test pilots Bob Hoover, retired Brig. Gen. Robert L. "Bob" Cardenas and Clay Lacy. Air Force pilot David C. Tallichet, Jr., who

  • Environmental Management, 95th Air Base Wing host Earth Day 2010

    Team Edwards celebrated Earth Day 2010 with environmental exhibits, activities and information stations set up at the Center of Excellence, May 4.The basewide celebration was hosted by Environmental Management and 95th Air Base Wing, and marked the 40th anniversary of the first Earth Day observance

  • Commander Sets Spring Clean-Up Week

    Col. Jerry Gandy, 95th Air Base Wing commander, has set May 3 through 7 as "Edwards AFB Spring Clean-Up Week" and solicits the support of everyone on base. A large portion of the week should be focused on cleaning up trash.  The accumulation of trash is not only an eyesore, but also a potential fire

  • 95 CG's Earth Day success

    Thinking globally and acting locally, members of the 95th Communications Group dedicated their Earth Day to cleaning their adopted lot and campus, while collecting and recycling used equipment and paper. Members collected 250 obsolete IT components and 150 pounds of paper.  Nearly 30 large boxes of

  • Edwards completes housing project

    Team Edwards celebrated the completion of the housing construction project, that built 291 new homes here March 26. The ribbon-cutting ceremony at 1486 South Palmetto Drive marked the end of a five-year, $100-million project, which brings new homes and improved quality of life to the community.The

  • Edwards AFAF committee holds bowling tournament

    Team Edwards 2010 Air Force Assistance Fund committee held a bowling tournament at the High Desert Lanes March 26.Roughly 90 Airmen from across the base attended the event."This event was well attended by all units across the base," said Master Sgt. Tonya Freeman, Edwards AFAF campaign key worker.